Category: Politics

In a development that was widely anticipated but remains highly significant, the Constitutional Court has officially announced a postponement of the impeachment hearing for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. The hearing, which has garnered widespread attention, is now rescheduled to take place on July 24. The case against the Prime Minister stems from allegations of severe…

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has made an unprecedented decision to commute former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s prison sentence from eight years to just one, marking a significant turn of events in a protracted political saga. Thaksin, a prominent figure in Thai politics, returned to Thailand after 15 years of self-imposed exile and subsequently submitted a…

The Election Commission of Thailand has officially announced the endorsement of 200 new senators, replacing the military-appointed upper house. This development signifies a significant change in the country’s legislative body, and it is expected to pose challenges for the ruling Pheu Thai party. While the new senate will not be involved in the process of…

Former President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, recently disclosed that Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed a stern warning regarding oil drilling in the contested waters of the South China Sea. According to Duterte, Xi cautioned against escalating tensions to the point of armed conflict if the Philippines asserted its rights in the area. Duterte’s account…

The Chinese coast guard has asserted in a statement that it has granted the Philippines permission to conduct a medical evacuation of an individual who had fallen ill on a warship stranded on the Second Thomas Shoal. However, the Philippine Coast Guard has dismissed this claim as “ridiculous,” emphasizing that the situation highlights China’s illegal…

In the recent years, China’s conduct in the South China Sea has elicited international concerns, particularly in the Philippines. The deployment of “monster ships” and the use of water cannons by China in the West Philippine Sea, a region within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, has incited tensions in the area. This pattern of assertive…

The political landscape in Thailand has garnered significant interest and debate, particularly in light of recent events that have illuminated the complexities and nuances of the country’s grand compromise. The return of Thaksin Shinawatra and the legal challenges faced by Srettha Thavisin have raised questions about the stability and durability of the political arrangement that…

Presidential candidate Tharman Shanmugaratnam conveyed a poignant message to voters on Wednesday evening, articulating his non-partisan intentions for pursuing the presidency. In a solemn proclamation, he articulated his singular objective to elevate the opportunities and assistance available to Singaporeans in need, with the aim of enhancing their livelihoods and fostering a sense of unity and…